Jungle Roar

By Mike PetragliaSports Football

Jungle Roar episodes

March 15, 2022 JungleRoar With Jay Morrison: Bengals Say Goodbye to C.J. Uzomah, Strengthen O-Line For Joe Burrow
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals are in the market for a new tight end after C.J. Uzomah left for a three-year, $24 million deal with the New York Jets. What are the options for the Bengals now? Trags talks with Jay Morrison of The Athletic for some insight and some names that are likely on the Bengals' radar. Also:

The Bengals upgraded their offensive line significantly on Day 1 Monday
Why choosing B.J. Hill over Larry Ogunjobi makes sense
Who will Bengals target in the secondary and is Eli Apple coming back?

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30 min
March 03, 2022 JungleRoar With James Rapien: Trags and Rapien on Bengals Protecting Joe Burrow and Getting A Corner
INDIANAPOLIS -- In the opening episode of Season 2 of the Jungle Roar Podcast, Trags talks with James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Podcast to discuss how the Bengals are likely to actually go about improving in the offensive line. Also, how will the Bengals use the NFL Combine to strengthen other areas of their roster?

Getting Joe Burrow some much needed help
Improving the secondary at the other corner spot
Is J.C. Jackson a realistic option for Bengals if he hits free agency?

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20 min
February 21, 2022JungleRoar With Kelsey Conway: Huge Decision Looms With Jessie Bates, Rebuild Offensive Line
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals, fresh from their first Super Bowl appearance in 33 years, now have the challenge of tweaking their roster to get back to the big game and finishing the job in 2022. Trags spends 30 minutes chatting with Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer about the possible path of doing exactly that, and it starts with Jessie Bates. Starting Tuesday, they have the chance to franchise their starting safety. Will they? What are the chances the two sides work out an extension? Trags and Kelsey also talk:
The pressing need to improve the offensive line through free agency and draft
The skill set of Zac Taylor that helped the Bengals gel in 2021
Why the Bengals should reach out to Rob Gronkowski to see if he's serious
How the Bengals replace free agent corners Eli Apple, Trae Waynes and Tre Flowers?
Why this Bengals team was so enjoyable to cover

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37 min
February 10, 2022JungleRoar With James Rapien: Trags and James on What Bengals Need To Do To Win Super Bowl LVI
LOS ANGELES -- The Bengals are back in the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years and on Sunday in Super Bowl LVI they will attempt to bring home the Vince Lombardi trophy for the first time in their 54-year history. Trags is joined by James Rapien of AllBengals.com and LockedOn Bengals to break down the details that will decide if they can bring the Jungle Roar home and celebrate a Super Bowl win over the Los Angeles Rams. Trags and James discuss:
What will be needed to contain Aaron Donald and not let him wreck the game plan
Ja'Marr Chase against Jalen Ramsey and other defensive matchups
How will the Bengals deal with Cooper Kupp and the Rams offense?
Zac Taylor vs. Sean McVay
Who has the final advantage?

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29 min
February 02, 2022JungleRoar With Evan Lazar: Tom Brady, Joe Burrow And Bengals Plan for Aaron Donald in Super Bowl LVI
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are in their first Super Bowl in 33 years after a stunning overtime win against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. But leave it to Tom Brady to steal some of the spotlight this week as his hand was forced and he formally announced his retirement Tuesday via Instagram. Trags, who covered Brady for 20 of his 22 NFL seasons, is joined by his former Patriots beat colleague and CLNS Media teammate Evan Lazar to discuss how badly the announcement was handled since Saturday, how Joe Burrow compares to Brady and much, much more, including:
What the Bengals and Joe Burrow will need to do against Aaron Donald
Why every fan should think Choice Stucko when thinking Cooper Kupp
Why Lou Anarumo deserves huge props for the job he did on Patrick Mahomes
Why Patriots offensive plan from Super Bowl LIII might hold some hints for Bengals
Why Ja'Marr Chase vs. Jalen Ramsey could be best singular matchup in SB history

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1 hr 17 min
January 25, 2022JungleRoar With James Rapien: How Bengals Can Beat Chiefs In AFC Championship
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals will be playing in their first AFC Championship since 1988 when they visit Arrowhead Stadium Sunday to take on the two-time defending AFC champion Chiefs. The Bengals are 2-0 in AFC Championship games, having beaten the San Diego Chargers in 1981 and the Buffalo Bills in 1988. Both games were at Riverfront Stadium. But the Bengals finally have a road win notched on their playoff belt and hope they can make it two straight Sunday. The Chiefs beat the Titans and Bills in the last two AFC championship games at Arrowhead after losing in 2018 to the Patriots in overtime. Trags is joined by SI.com's James Rapien to break down how Joe Burrow can slay the Chiefs in Kansas City and what the Bengals defense needs to do to control Patrick Mahomes. Also:
Bengals can't fall behind early:
Bengals run game needs to show up:
Don't sleep on Chiefs running attack:
How will Bengals work to get Ja'Marr Chase and others open:
Will Bengals throw an offensive wrinkle or two at Chiefs?
Will this be the game for Chris Evans?

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42 min
January 18, 2022JungleRoar With Jay Morrison: Bengals Can Beat Titans But It Starts With Trench Warfare
CINCINNATI -- Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson says Cincinnati's AFC Divisional playoff against Tennessee this weekend will be the tough run game they've faced all season. Starting with Derrick Henry, who is expected back after missing nine games with a foot injury, and continuing with D'Onta Foreman, the Titans run behind a massive offensive line. The Bengals defensive line, without Larry Ogunjobi, must counter. Offensively, Joe Burrow might have some downfield opportunities against a Titans secondary that was ranked just 25th in the NFL this season against the pass. How will Bengals go about winning their first road playoff game in franchise history?
Find a way to limit Derrick Henry and keep your offense on the field.
Repeat the effort against the Raiders and play with lead for most of the game
Don't turn ball over
Why this could be a huge week for Tee Higgins
Who steps in for Ogunjobi?
How exciting to watch a new tradition born with Zac Taylor at Mt. Lookout Tavern?

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40 min
January 12, 2022JungleRoar With Geoff Hobson: How Bengals Get Over The Hurdle And Beat Raiders in Playoffs
CINCINNATI -- The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals this Saturday have their ninth chance to win a playoff game since their last postseason win on Jan. 6, 1991, a 41-14 rout of the Houston Oilers at Riverfront Stadium. The opportunity comes against the Las Vegas Raiders, the same franchise - two cities removed - that started the eight-game losing streak over 31 years and two days. On Jan. 13, 1991, the Bengals lost to Bo Jackson and the Raiders at the L.A. Coliseum, 20-10. They then lost to the Steelers in Jan. 2006, the Jets in Jan. 2010, the Texans in Jan. 2012 and '13, the Chargers in Jan. 2014, the Colts in Jan. 2015 and the Steelers again in Jan. 2016. What do the Bengals have to do this Saturday to stop the madness? Trags is joined by Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson to discuss:
Joe Burrow's big-game pedigree.
Burrow vs. Raiders DC Gus Bradley
Joe Mixon's role
Handling Maxx Crosby and Yannick Ngakoue
Zac Taylor's game management
Lou Anarumo's defense
Prediction

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48 min
January 06, 2022JungleRoar With Justin Williams: Cincinnati Bearcats 2022 Prospects, Bearcats in NFL Draft
CINCINNATI -- In the wake of the greatest season in the 137 years of Cincinnati Bearcats football, Trags talks with Justin Williams, on the Bearcats beat for The Athletic. Trags reflects on what made the 13-1 season so special for the players, coaches and, of course, fans. Trags and Williams also look ahead to what's in store in 2022 and how head coach Luke Fickell could possibly orchestrate an encore to its breakthrough year that ended with a disappointing loss, 27-6, to Alabama in the Cotton Bowl/CFP semifinal game.
Who will replace Desmond Ridder and Sauce Gardner?
What are reasonable expectations for 2022?
What will become of the Bearcats coaching staff?
Who are some of the breakout players to watch next season?
Which Bearcats could breakthrough this spring at the NFL combine and impress?

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40 min
January 05, 2022JungleRoar: Trags With James Rapien AFC North Champ Bengals, Joe Burrow Have Only Just Begun
CINCINNATI -- With the Bengals entering the final weekend of the 2021 season having already clinched their fifth AFC North championship, what to do with Joe Burrow? Do they play for the chance at a No. 1 or 2 seed that would give them either a bye week or at least another home game if they win in the first round? Do they not take any chances, rest their star and start anew in the playoffs? Was the win over the Chiefs the best ever in the 20-year history of Paul Brown Stadium? So much to discuss with AllBengals.com's James Rapien. We also discuss:
How different will the Chiefs defense look if they play each other again as Patrick Mahomes predicted to Ja'Marr Chase?
Is Ja'Marr Chase the clear favorite now to win AFC Offensive Rookie of Year over Mac Jones?
Could Zac Taylor win NFL Coach of the Year?
What are the biggest concerns for Bengals heading into the playoffs?
Is this the year that the Bengals finally win a playoff game at PBS after four misfires?

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44 min

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